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Plinabulin-Neulasta Combo Significantly Prevents Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia, Compared to Standard of Care Alone

November 17th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

Topline results from the phase 3 PROTECTIVE-2 study demonstrated that plinabulin in combination with Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) significantly improved the prevention of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, compared to the standard of care alone.

Why is Malnutrition Important to Monitor in Patients with Cancer?

November 16th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

Nutrition is a vital aspect for patients with cancer, and malnutrition is a concern that must be tracked through the cancer journey.

Antipsychotic Agent May Prevent Vomiting, Nausea in Children Receiving Chemotherapy

November 10th 2020

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

A randomized, controlled trial comparing olanzapine with a standard antiemetic regimen resulted in more patients achieving no vomiting and no rescue medication during the acute, delayed and overall periods.

Picking Away at the Oral Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

November 5th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with the dental director in the oral health program at the Rhode Island Department of Health about the oral health issues that can occur as a result of a patient’s cancer treatment.

Early Evidence Shows Fasting, Keto Diet May Make Chemo and Some Other Cancer Treatments More Effective and Easier to Tolerate

November 3rd 2020

By Andrew Smith

Cancer loves glucose, which is why fasting, restricting calorie consumption or following the ketogenic diet may make chemotherapy and some other cancer treatments more effective and easier to tolerate, early evidence shows.

It Takes Two: Lessons in Lymphedema Management After a Wrist Fracture

October 29th 2020

By Felicia Mitchell

Using the full use of my left hand for a few months, I relied more on my lymphedema limb. Those with lymphedema, I learned, might do well to avoid fractures as best they can.

Don’t Ignore Sleep Problems That Come From Cancer Treatment

October 25th 2020

By Martha Carlson

Cancer can magnify problems with sleep and introduce new ones, but there are easy changes you can make to get better sleep tonight.

Patients, Visitors and Clinicians Can Stop the Spread of C. Diff on Cancer Units

October 13th 2020

By Brielle Benyon

Everyone has a role to play in decreasing Clostridioides difficile infection rates on oncology units, recent research shows.

Going Through the Complications of Treatment-Related Side Effects

October 13th 2020

By Kim Johnson

Treatment-related side effects are a complicated part of any cancer journey, and it's important to adjust when necessary and pull back from treatments that may be more harmful than beneficial.

Cancer Treatment-Induced Dry Mouth is ‘Much More Consequential Than It Sounds’

October 9th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

Cancer-treatment induced dry mouth can lead to several severe health issues. Here, Dr. Randy Kimple discusses how the side effect can lead to dental health issues, as well as other health consequences including pneumonia.